Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer by a High-Throughput Protease-Activated Nanosensor Assay

New Method for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer—A Protease-Activated Nanosensor Assay Background Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Due to its nonspecific early symptoms, most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, resulting in limited treatment options and poor prognosis...

Clinical Significance of Stratifying Prostate Cancer Patients Through Specific Circulating Genes

Clinical Significance of Stratifying Prostate Cancer Patients Through Specific Circulating Genes Academic Background Prostate Cancer (PCA) is the most common cancer among men in North America and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Although many patients are diagnosed with organ-confined disease, 25-35% experience recurrence after curative...

Circulating Extracellular Vesicles as Promising Biomarkers for Precision Diagnostics: A Perspective on Lung Cancer

Exosomes as Biomarkers for Precision Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Academic Background Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with early diagnosis and precision treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remaining significant challenges. Although traditional tissue biopsy is co...

Liquid Biopsy versus CT: Comparison of Tumor Burden Quantification in 1065 Patients with Metastases

Comparison of Tumor Burden Quantification between Liquid Biopsy and CT Academic Background In the era of precision medicine, the validation of non-invasive biomarkers faces numerous challenges. Tumor burden, as a potential prognostic marker, has been demonstrated to hold significant value in various studies. Tumor burden refers to the total amount ...

Genome-Wide Repeat Landscapes in Cancer and Cell-Free DNA

Genome-Wide Repeat Landscapes in Cancer and Cell-Free DNA

A Panoramic View of Whole Genome Repetitive Sequences in Cancer and Circulating Free DNA Research Background and Significance Throughout the development of cancer and other diseases, genetic changes in repetitive sequences within the genome are a significant characteristic. However, standard sequencing methods struggle to effectively characterize t...